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BUYING USED
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MAKE
YEAR
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MRRP
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2014
Golf Comf TSi1.4L 7ADS FWD 5D
$28,990 5 $23,100 5 $21,900 5 $20,600 5
Golf GTI T2.0 5D 6A DSG
$43,990 5 $37,100 5 $34,900 5 $32,700 5
Jetta Trend TSi1.4L 7ADS FWD Sed $26,490 5 $19,800 5 $17,500 5 $14,500 5
Passat 132 TSi T1.8L 7ADS FWD Sed $35,490 5 $28,200 5 $24,800
CC FSI V6 3.6L 6ADSG AWD Coupe
$50,100 $42,800 $36,700
Scirocco R T2.0L 6M FWD Coupe $49,490 $37,500 $34,700 $31,400
Tiguan 110 Trend 1.4L 6ADS AWD Wag $34,990 5 $30,100 5
Touareg 150 TDiV6-3L 8A AWD Wag $68,990 $61,500 $57,200 $50,800
Amarok Core DT2.0L 8A 4x4 DC Ute $46,490 5 $37,900 5 $33,400 $29,200
VOLVO
V40 D4 Inscription DT2.0L 8A FWD 5D $44,990 $36,200 $32,000
S60 Luxury DT2.0L 8A AWD Sed
$56,990 5 $44,100 5 $37,100 5 $32,000 5
V60 T5 Luxury T2.0L 8A FWD Wag $59,990 $47,900 $41,300 $36,300
XC60 T5 Luxury T2.0L 8A FWD Wag $61,990 $51,400 $47,300 $42,300
had seven airbags standard. Corollas from this period were
subject to an airbag recall, so it’s important to check that the
model you’re looking at has had the repair performed. Buyers
can visit recalls.toyota.com.au to see if their vehicle is
affected. The 2009 Ascent model ranges between $5000
and $7000, which is slightly cheaper than an equivalent
Mazda3. The Mazda’s better build quality and interior
finishes set it apart from the Corolla, and used models
seem to have held up well against the ravages of time.
Mazda’s 2.0 -litre four-cylinder engine is extremely
reliable, with good power and torque outputs. Transmissions
are a five-speed manual or more popular four-speed
automatic. The auto was replaced with a five-speed in 2009,
and all are similarly bulletproof. The same can be said about
the Corolla’s 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine; despite being
smaller in capacity, it gives little, if anything, away in
performance and has the edge in fuel consumption. The
Mazda comes with a space-saver spare wheel, which won’t
impress country drivers, but at least it’s a better option
than an inflation kit.
WHICH ONE DO I BUY?
What makes these two vehicles so appealing is that virtually
nothing goes wrong with them mechanically – the caveat is
that servicing records need to be up-to-date and have been
performed at a reputable service centre. Think twice if a car
has no servicing records, as there are plenty to choose from
that have them. Look for a model that’s only had a couple of
owners and avoid ones that have changed hands regularly.
When both models were new, running and repair costs
favoured the Corolla by a fair margin. Mazda recommended
servicing every six months on its models and the tyres
were more performance orientated, making them more
expensive to replace. Corollas generally have lower
insurance premiums, too.
Even the best models can have faults, and you still need
to be thorough when looking around. Check for accident
damage: opaque headlamps on one or both sides can be a
telltale sign the car has had been in a collision and that cheap
parts were used in the repair. Any dampness on the plastic
tray under the engine could indicate an oil leak, and check
the rubber boots on the outer end of the driveshafts – if
they’re split, they’ll require replacement.
Always seek a car with the fewest kilometres, even if the
price is higher. Remember, the list price on a used vehicle is
almost always negotiable. The Mazda3 probably wins out in
style, but the Corolla is slightly better on the hip pocket.
Both are well worth considering as a used buy.
The Mazda3 probably wins
out in style, but the Corolla is
slightly better on the hip pocket
Reliability and low running
costs are big factors in the
Toyota Corolla’s popularity.
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